Eurovision Song Contest 2017 has begun! The first Semi-final has just finished in Kyiv International Exhibition Centre. 18 songs competed for the 10 tickets to the Grand Final on Saturday 13 May 2017. The running order in the Grand Final will be determined by a draw (which half of the semi-final each country will compete in) and the broadcaster UA:PBC after Thursday's Semi-final 2.

Voting & Points

Each of the countries participating in Semi-final 1 plus Italy, Spain and United Kingdom. Each voting country's jury and televoters each gave 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 and 12 points. The detailed results, voting & points in Semi-final 1 will be revealed after the Grand Final on Saturday 13 May 2017.

Eurovision Song Contest 2017

The 62nd Eurovision Song Contest takes place on 9, 11 and 13 May 2017. The contest is hosted by Kyiv, Ukraine, and produced by the Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC.

Place: Kyiv International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine

Participants: 42

Semi-final 1: Took place on 9 May 2017 with 18 participants. The 10 songs with highest points advanced to the Grand Final

Semi-final 2: Takes place on 11 May 2017 with 18 participants. The 10 songs with highest points advances to the Grand Final

Grand Final: Takes place on 13 May 2017 with 26 participants; Ukraine (host), Big-5 (Germany, Spain, France, Italy and United Kingdom), 10 best from Semi-Final 1, 10 best from Semi-Final 2